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jjetย hackertalks.comTLDR via notegpt Summary ๐ Today, we take a behind-the-scenes tour of the IBM Mainframe, exploring the factory, validation procedures, and data center. ๐ญ We uncover the reasons behind the relevance of mainframes in today's technology landscape. ๐ป We delve into the power and capabilities of the Max spec Z16 full load, comparing it to modern desktop and cloud machines. ๐ Join us on this adventure in Dave's Garage, where we explore the IBM Mainframe and its potential fit in a rental car. Highlights ๐ข We visit the IBM building where the mainframes are built, tested, and validated. ๐ค We talk to passionate engineers about CPU caching, core design, and other technical aspects of the Mainframe. ๐ช The Z16 mainframe features large cores, private cache, and impressive virtualized cache capacities. โฑ๏ธ The Mainframe's CPUs run at a consistent 5.2 GHz, providing a significant advantage over desktop chips. ๐ The Mainframe's interconnect allows for fast communication between CPUs and high-speed data transfer. ๐พ The Mainframe supports a wide range of PCI cards for various purposes, including storage, cryptography, and AI. ๐ ๏ธ IBM conducts rigorous testing and validation procedures, ensuring the reliability and performance of their Mainframe systems. -2
It's OBVIOUSLY so that the movie hackers can say "I'm in the mainframe", duh smh my head ๐
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